Marc Jacobs 2011 EDC

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Cocktail Splash Cranberry

by Richard Herpin

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Marc Jacobs Cocktail Splash Cranberry is a Cologne launched in 2011, created by Richard Herpin. Cocktail Splash Cranberry opens with Mandarin and Cranberry, settles into a heart of Red Currant and Honeysuckle, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Marc Jacobs's Cocktail Splash Cranberry carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a friendly, albeit generic, fruity-floral that feels very Y2K, like every other scent of that era. Don't go in expecting a tart cranberry hit - it's mostly sweet, shampoo-y freshness that isn't really memorable.
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  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Playful
  • Subtle
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Cocktail Splash Cranberry Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin55%
Cranberry45%
Heartas listed
Red Currant55%
Honeysuckle45%
Baseas listed
Musk53%
Woody Notes47%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its light, inoffensive fruity-floral profile makes it suitable for casual wear and the office, as it's unlikely to bother anyone. The lack of strong projection and depth means it's less ideal for formal events or a romantic date, where something more distinctive might be preferred.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a juicy, bright burst of mandarin and vague red berries, leaning more sweet than tart. The heart adds a soft, indistinct white floral touch, reminiscent of honeysuckle, before settling into a clean, musky base with just a hint of wood. It's a linear, fresh-off-the-shower scent, more bath spray than sophisticated perfume.

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